Chalet
Steps from the Lake - large groups & pets welcome!
Family-friendly chalet in Bellingham with a fitness centre
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms 4 bathrooms Sleeps 14 3000 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Lake Whatcom
- Place, Western Washington University
- Place, North Lake Whatcom Trailhead
- Airport, Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.)
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds
4 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 4
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Steps from the Lake - large groups & pets welcome!
Escape to Lake View Chalet, a spacious A-frame home nestled in peaceful Sudden Valley, Bellingham. This stunning retreat offers breathtaking views of Lake Whatcom and is ideal for large family vacations, reunions, or an escape with friends to explore all the PNW has to offer. With over 3,000 sqft of living space, this charming chalet features 5 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms boasting plenty of room for everyone!
The Space:
Whether you spend your days lounging by the lake or exploring nearby attractions, Bellingham Lake View Chalet is the ultimate destination for an unforgettable vacation - family-friendly, pet-friendly, and breathtaking lake views! Across the street you'll find Sofield Park, offering a large grassy lawn and a sandy beach perfect for relaxing and swimming - kayaks and paddle boards are provided! Walking distance from the Marina, dog park, and a 18-hole championship golf course open to the public. Minutes from world-class mountain biking and hiking trails. There's no shortage of fun & activities here!
Parking for up to 4 vehicles with FREE EV CHARGING! The three-level fully furnished home is designed for comfort and convenience. The main floor is bright and airy with an open-concept living and dining room, fully-equipped gourmet kitchen, and 3 sets of floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that open up to a private 700 sqft wraparound deck offering stunning lake views, outdoor dining and a gas BBQ. There are two bedrooms on the main floor both with Queen-Size beds and private en-suite bathrooms.
The primary bedroom on the lower level features a King bed, a private en-suite, and a desk set up as a dedicated workspace. The lower level family rec room is equipped with a flat-screen TV with all the streaming services, stereo, pool table, wet bar, and a 300 sqft deck through double sliding glass doors, along with an exterior entrance leading to a kids play gym.
The upper level of the home provides sleeping arrangements for up to 8 guests. The open loft area has a bunk bed, with a twin bed on top and double bed on bottom, and full bathroom that will always be available to guests. There is a 5th Bedroom that includes a double bed + three single beds.
Enjoy the convenient location, with Downtown Bellingham just 20 minutes away, the US/Canada border 35 minutes away, Seattle and Vancouver BC Canada 1.5 hours away, and 1.5 hours to Mt. Baker.
Neighborhood:
Sudden Valley is one of Lake Whatcom’s most exclusive lakefront family neighborhoods, and guests of the Lake View Chalet are just minutes away from everything this beautiful community has to offer. A world-class 18 hole championship golf course, open to the public, with a full service clubhouse and restaurant is minutes away. Also enjoy a dry and wet Marina with launch ramps that guests may access through our community association as well as an Olympic-size swimming pool, playgrounds, BBQ gazebos, baseball diamonds, tennis courts, dog park, and multiple green spaces.
A short drive takes you to local grocery markets, restaurants, cafes, banks, gas stations, and a variety of retail services, including a pet store and pet grooming salon.
The Space:
Whether you spend your days lounging by the lake or exploring nearby attractions, Bellingham Lake View Chalet is the ultimate destination for an unforgettable vacation - family-friendly, pet-friendly, and breathtaking lake views! Across the street you'll find Sofield Park, offering a large grassy lawn and a sandy beach perfect for relaxing and swimming - kayaks and paddle boards are provided! Walking distance from the Marina, dog park, and a 18-hole championship golf course open to the public. Minutes from world-class mountain biking and hiking trails. There's no shortage of fun & activities here!
Parking for up to 4 vehicles with FREE EV CHARGING! The three-level fully furnished home is designed for comfort and convenience. The main floor is bright and airy with an open-concept living and dining room, fully-equipped gourmet kitchen, and 3 sets of floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that open up to a private 700 sqft wraparound deck offering stunning lake views, outdoor dining and a gas BBQ. There are two bedrooms on the main floor both with Queen-Size beds and private en-suite bathrooms.
The primary bedroom on the lower level features a King bed, a private en-suite, and a desk set up as a dedicated workspace. The lower level family rec room is equipped with a flat-screen TV with all the streaming services, stereo, pool table, wet bar, and a 300 sqft deck through double sliding glass doors, along with an exterior entrance leading to a kids play gym.
The upper level of the home provides sleeping arrangements for up to 8 guests. The open loft area has a bunk bed, with a twin bed on top and double bed on bottom, and full bathroom that will always be available to guests. There is a 5th Bedroom that includes a double bed + three single beds.
Enjoy the convenient location, with Downtown Bellingham just 20 minutes away, the US/Canada border 35 minutes away, Seattle and Vancouver BC Canada 1.5 hours away, and 1.5 hours to Mt. Baker.
Neighborhood:
Sudden Valley is one of Lake Whatcom’s most exclusive lakefront family neighborhoods, and guests of the Lake View Chalet are just minutes away from everything this beautiful community has to offer. A world-class 18 hole championship golf course, open to the public, with a full service clubhouse and restaurant is minutes away. Also enjoy a dry and wet Marina with launch ramps that guests may access through our community association as well as an Olympic-size swimming pool, playgrounds, BBQ gazebos, baseball diamonds, tennis courts, dog park, and multiple green spaces.
A short drive takes you to local grocery markets, restaurants, cafes, banks, gas stations, and a variety of retail services, including a pet store and pet grooming salon.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Bellingham
Located in Bellingham, this chalet is in the mountains and on a lake. Mount Baker Theatre and Whatcom Museum are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Depot Market Square and Bellis Fair Mall. Travelling with kids? Consider Bellingham Railway Museum, or check out an event or a game at Skagit Speedway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Bellingham, WA
What's nearby
- Lake Whatcom - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Western Washington University - 18 min drive - 15.2 km
- Bellis Fair Mall - 20 min drive - 17.4 km
- Lake Padden Park - 21 min drive - 16.7 km
- North Lake Whatcom Trailhead - 35 min drive - 25.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Overflow Taps - 19 min drive
- Kulshan K2 - 17 min drive
- Cruisin Coffee - 16 min drive
- Little Caesars Pizza - 17 min drive
- Da Vinci's Classic Subs - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Emma Shearer

Hi, I'm Emma! A fellow traveler born & raised in the Pacific Northwest. If I'm not traveling, you can find me and my husband in the mountains on our snowmobiles or snowboarding, hiking with our English Springer Spaniel, or working on our latest home renovation.
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